Satterfield Farms is Making Strides in the Show Ring
NORFORK, ARK. - What began as an FFA project for two children in Norfork, Arkansas, has ultimately grown into a thriving contributor in the show goat industry. In the past four years, Mark Satterfield, his son Justin and the rest of his family have transformed their cattle farm into a highly...
Butyenek & Gerlemann Show Pigs
BOURBON, MO. - In Crawford County, just outside of Bourbon, Mo., a small but growing swine operation continues to make a big impact in the show pig industry. Butyenek & Gerlemann Show Pigs, owned and operated by first cousins Jake Butyenek and Jordan Gerlemann, focus on raising high-quality show pigs while creating meaningful opportunities for...
Bailey Skelton Brings New life to Marble Market Place LLC
HUNTSVILLE, ARK. - Dust rises as cattle shift in their pens, and the steady rhythm of the auctioneer’s call rolls through the open barn doors. The early morning crowd fills the stands, raising cards to bid on the livestock in the ring. From a small office window, 18-year-old Bailey Skelton,...
Commitment and Care Drive the Rieff Cattle Operation
GLENCOE, OKLA. - Kevin and Michelle Rieff have spent years building more than a cattle herd; they’ve created a legacy built on strong family values, faith, and a commitment to high-quality, sustainable agriculture.
Their hard work goes beyond mere effort—it’s rooted in a true commitment to raising top-notch livestock and running a sustainable...
Harlan Crowe shares his journey from his small piece of agri-paradise
FORDLAND, MO. - Harlan Crowe of rural Webster County, outside Fordland, Mo. has been immersed in agriculture all of his life, born at home on his parents’ dairy farm. “Me and my brother, Cecil helped our dad, Doyle Crowe milk 24 Jersey cows by hand twice a day,” he...
Hometown: Ozark, Arkansas
County: Franklin
Parents: Travis and Danica Squires
Siblings: Huntar Squires
4-H Club: Franklin County 4-H Club
Club Leader: Casey Ford
What type of farming operation is your family involved in? “I have around 15 head of beef cattle and 15 head of dairy cattle. I got involved through my sister, who started showing when she was eight and I was two. I...
Hometown: El Dorado Springs, Mo.
County: Vernon
Family members: Husband David, Colt (14), Dawson (10)
What is your off-the-farm job/career? “David and I are teachers and coaches at El Dorado Springs. I am in my 21st year of teaching and David is in his 19th. I have taught 2nd and 5th grade (Stockton) and HS Business/College Prep at El Do and have...
Location: 56520 E. Hwy 60,Fairland, Okla.
County: Ottawa
Office & After Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 918-676-3235
History of the business: Fairland Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1982 and has been serving the Fairland community for more than forty years. What began as a rural large-animal practice under Dr. Victor Boyer grew over time into a full-service veterinary...
Storytelling is one of the world’s greatest gifts. For generations, storytelling has been a highly valuable tool for passing on tradition, chronicling history and connecting with others.
For Justin Elliott, the stories he shares begin with the zoom of a lens, the flicker of a flash and the click of a shutter. Each meticulously crafted photo reflects passion, joy and...
Hometown: Gravette, Ark.
County: Benton County
Family members: Lisa (wife), Jacob (son) and Jordan (daughter)
What is your off-the-farm job/career? “I’m the president of Arvest Bank in Gravette, and I’ve been in this position for 25 years. I oversee all the banking management practices here at the bank, but primarily on the day to day, I’m highly involved in agricultural finance. It’s making...
Learning to Repurpose
NIXA, MO. - It takes a special kind of vision to view an older used item that most would consider fit only for the junk pile and see a new use, a new life for that same article. Kyle Estes has that amazing way of looking at things.
Kyle is the sixth generation of the Estes family to...
A management tool during drought
Many cattle producers are experiencing ongoing drought this season and for some, there appears to be no end in sight....
How to incorporate a burn plan to control invasive species
Eastern Redcedar is an invasive species and when not controlled, can takeover large portions of...
Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “Trich,” is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease in cattle, resulting in abortions and infertility. It is caused by...
Service Sire Selection and Breeding Management for successful heifer development
“Successful heifer development is key to rebuilding the cattle herd,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension...
Implementing a management strategy
There are few things, if any, that are more devastating on a livestock operation than losing an animal. The financial and...
Drought, high temperatures, and other stresses can create forage toxicity concerns for cattle producers. Two of the most commonly discussed problems I am asked...
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